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baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. we are still under a code red heat alert through today. health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and friday to wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat, check on other seniors as well. you can log on to the website at abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have the addresss and telephone numbers all there for you. and it's located on the home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> news time 6:48. thanks. power to bge customers could be restored faster in the next few hours and days because more help arrive overnight. nearly a dozen states and canada is where the help is coming from. linda so just got back this morning when she was talking to crews headed that way right. >> reporter: yeah, they are still 171,000 customers without power and a lot of work to get done. but bge is getting 1300 utility workers from out of state here to help. this is the staging area at bwi. 780 out of state worke
baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. we are still under a code red heat alert through today. health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and friday to wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat, check on other seniors as well. you can log on to the website at abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have the addresss and telephone numbers all there for you. and...
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. >> we just received updated information from baltimore city mayor, stephanie rawlings blake's office, the heat alert has been extended through tuesday because of dangers from hot temperatures. today, at 10:00 this morning, ice will be passed out to people at four locations, the community action program will operate five centers around the city, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will operate six additional cooling centers and the health department recommends that you remember to drink water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. 25 people have utilized the five cooling community rooms are open as cooling centers as well. local pet stores like pet smart and animal control centers offered facilities to help pets. call 311 to report downed trees in the roadways and call 911 for police, fire and medical emergencies and log on to abc2news.com for a list of those cooling centers we have all the information and telephone numbers on our home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> nu
. >> we just received updated information from baltimore city mayor, stephanie rawlings blake's office, the heat alert has been extended through tuesday because of dangers from hot temperatures. today, at 10:00 this morning, ice will be passed out to people at four locations, the community action program will operate five centers around the city, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will operate six additional...
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use route 40 around the sink hole in baltimore city. outside we go, we will look live and this is 95 at of 9 -- 695. that's nice shot. clear roads on 95 as you approach 695 and we will go to 695 at harford road showing us pretty good flow of traffic with the speed censors sensors around 55 miles per -- sensors around 55 miles per hour. 695 outer loop from 95 to 83, that's an 11-minute ride. >>> it's been compared to mark spits but michael phelps is not worried about the drama or hype. the maryland native says he has tunnel vision going into the summer games. also, london is known for the dismal weather, the dance that some hope could bring luck for the summer games. we will take you there when "good morning maryland" continues. >>> and well col back. we are hours away from the opening ceremonies for the 2012 sum are games. action kicks off at 3 eastern time this afternoon. and abc news aaron mclaughlin joins us live with a preview of what to exexpect and i am sure things are -- expect and i am sure things are ramping up across the pond.
use route 40 around the sink hole in baltimore city. outside we go, we will look live and this is 95 at of 9 -- 695. that's nice shot. clear roads on 95 as you approach 695 and we will go to 695 at harford road showing us pretty good flow of traffic with the speed censors sensors around 55 miles per -- sensors around 55 miles per hour. 695 outer loop from 95 to 83, that's an 11-minute ride. >>> it's been compared to mark spits but michael phelps is not worried about the drama or hype....
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linda so is live with breaking news of a triple shooting in baltimore city. sherrie johnson has information on a shooting at nail salon in ellicott city. >> reporter: it feels like i'm in a sauna. a steam bath to be accurate. we can see the sun, clouds are mixing in through today. that's the name of the game. as you step out the door, be on the lookout for the humid weather. this is what is going on now as we look at the graphics here, dundalk, we are looking at a little bit of clouds starting and then we see the sunshine. no matter where you go, the sun cloud mix is the name of the game for today. temperatures coming in around 73 degrees, millersville, northeast, pilesville 69. that's the first 60 i have seen all morning long. we are definitely dealing with humid conditions outside. also, very warm, hot, so we have a heat advisory that is in effect for the areas there shadessed in the orange color until 8:00 this evening. most likely extended through time. we look at maryland's most powerful radar, we have a chance for an isolated shower or storm to pop up i
linda so is live with breaking news of a triple shooting in baltimore city. sherrie johnson has information on a shooting at nail salon in ellicott city. >> reporter: it feels like i'm in a sauna. a steam bath to be accurate. we can see the sun, clouds are mixing in through today. that's the name of the game. as you step out the door, be on the lookout for the humid weather. this is what is going on now as we look at the graphics here, dundalk, we are looking at a little bit of clouds...
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however today members of baltimore city fire department will climb and remember. it's all part of the 9/11 memorial stair climb. they're going to walk up 110 flights of stairs to remember the victims of those attacks. the same number of flights that were in the world trade center towers. each climber is going to carry a picture of a firefighter who died in the attacks. 343 members of the new york city fire department died on september 11th. today's event starts at noon at the hilton baltimore hotel and we'll be there. >>> a crazy day yesterday with the weather. highs breaking 100 and severe weather last night. >> who didn't keep an eye on the tries in the backyard? we're going to look at the damage in one home that left the firefighter injured. >> also you exercise as much as you can but you still have concerns about your heart. a new pill your doctor could prescribe that will help you keep your doctor healthy. >> maryland's most powerful radar is saying that 400 miles away we have another storm we have to watch out for today. we're going to track it for you. laur
however today members of baltimore city fire department will climb and remember. it's all part of the 9/11 memorial stair climb. they're going to walk up 110 flights of stairs to remember the victims of those attacks. the same number of flights that were in the world trade center towers. each climber is going to carry a picture of a firefighter who died in the attacks. 343 members of the new york city fire department died on september 11th. today's event starts at noon at the hilton baltimore...
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. >>> police in baltimore city are trying to find a man wanted for murder. this man, 23-year-old kiko stern, he hangs around the bel air edson area, wanted in a murder that happened in may. if you have idea where he is, call 911 as quickly as possible. >>> all of the people charged in the st. patrick's day attack in baltimore pled guilty. the attack on the tourist was caught on cell phone video. the suspect was seen punching and man and sentenced to three years in prison but will serve a year. the other two suspects are on probation. the fourth suspect, baldwin, faces three years in jail as well. >>> arundel county executive will go on trial. leopold is accused of losing security detail to cover personal matters. he is charged with misconduct. he will go on trial september 4th. no comment from the office. >>> we learn how students performed in the maryland school assessment test , the results were made available at 9:00 this morning. let's turn things over to education reporter sherrie johnson, she is out live this morning with a look at the upcoming results
. >>> police in baltimore city are trying to find a man wanted for murder. this man, 23-year-old kiko stern, he hangs around the bel air edson area, wanted in a murder that happened in may. if you have idea where he is, call 911 as quickly as possible. >>> all of the people charged in the st. patrick's day attack in baltimore pled guilty. the attack on the tourist was caught on cell phone video. the suspect was seen punching and man and sentenced to three years in prison but...
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the temperature in baltimore, coming in at 74 degrees. ocean city, 75. a good place to go. 73 altuna. 72 pittsburgh. we can see the 70s around the board there. weather pattern looks like this, pumping in the humidity and also the heat for today. for the next several days. it won't be until a cold front traverses in to wednesday and thursday, temperatures will drop off a by. we are looking -- off a bit. we are looking at the possibility for a shower, continuing through the next several days. for today, the temperature coming in at 95 degrees, very hot outside, with the humidity, we will feel like we are in the triple digits up to 105 for the heat index. this is a look at the seven-day forecast. i have good news, strong storms in to wednesday, then we drop the temperatures back to normal levels as we head in to the weekend. over to you. >>> health news. subtle changes in the way a person walks could be a warning sign for alzheimers. the findings are the fist to link a physical symptom to the disease which up until now require doctors to begin a diagnosis.
the temperature in baltimore, coming in at 74 degrees. ocean city, 75. a good place to go. 73 altuna. 72 pittsburgh. we can see the 70s around the board there. weather pattern looks like this, pumping in the humidity and also the heat for today. for the next several days. it won't be until a cold front traverses in to wednesday and thursday, temperatures will drop off a by. we are looking -- off a bit. we are looking at the possibility for a shower, continuing through the next several days. for...
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so now he is going to help out baltimore city schools. he says he can. he has 35 years experience and he is going to talk about how a similar plan could actually work here. we will let you know how it goes. >>> tomorrow we are going to find out who gets nominated for the 64th annual prime time emmy awards. critics think the abc hit show modern family is going to win again. this year's nominee will be unveiled tomorrow morning in los angeles. so we will keep you posted on that. >>> the dark knight opens on friday and already tickets are going on sale. listening to -- listen to this for 100 to $150 on craigslist for a movie. some are more than that. so people have been snatching up the first seats for the midnight showing for the dark knight. >>> now "good morning maryland." >> reporter: we are live in downtown baltimore where the water main break is snagging traffic. detours to know about and what the city is doing to get it fixed. >> some want to play blackjack and some want more places to gamble. state leaders come to baltimore to hash this out. taking
so now he is going to help out baltimore city schools. he says he can. he has 35 years experience and he is going to talk about how a similar plan could actually work here. we will let you know how it goes. >>> tomorrow we are going to find out who gets nominated for the 64th annual prime time emmy awards. critics think the abc hit show modern family is going to win again. this year's nominee will be unveiled tomorrow morning in los angeles. so we will keep you posted on that....
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and harbor east is a big attraction in baltimore city. it's going to be even bigger as an attraction for the ladies after a new store opens its doors today. [ male announcer ] food you eat is a blt. food you love is a blt with hellmann's. it's made with real ingredients like cage-free eggs for the unmistakable taste that can only be hellmann's. bring out the best. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> 5:45. if you want to get away account kid and family this -- kids and family this weekend and enjoy a nice night out this is the best time to do it. more than 59 restaurants offering three course dinners and two course lunches at a price you cannot beat. this morning abc2 news linda so is live at city cafe in mount verno with a preview they have gotten up with you this morning linda. they are whipping up good grub. >> reporter: lots of good stuff. and joining us mike with downtown partnership to tell us more about restaurant week. this is such an exciting week for people. they can get a lot of good food for a good price. >> it is. baltimore i
and harbor east is a big attraction in baltimore city. it's going to be even bigger as an attraction for the ladies after a new store opens its doors today. [ male announcer ] food you eat is a blt. food you love is a blt with hellmann's. it's made with real ingredients like cage-free eggs for the unmistakable taste that can only be hellmann's. bring out the best. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> 5:45. if you want to get away account kid and family this -- kids...
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really from baltimore city on east heading for the chesapeake good downpours of rain. we have been watching this moving along 70 heading towards 695. rainfall rates between 1 to perhaps 1 1/2 inches of rain. that's for the radar and middle river towards dundalk seeing pretty heavy rain at this hour. so certainly heavy rain in the forecast through the morning but watch that taper off during the mid-morning. 73 in town. dc at 75. easton at 75. and everything running along the cold frontal boundary that got hung up between baltimore and dc and that's why we are seeing this wave of moisture running along. but this front drops towards the south for the afternoon hours. and that will allow for cooler drier air mass to come into play. 68 up towards central pa. beyond that upper 50s. that's the cooler air mass heading into the afternoon. the searing heat towards the south. we have a dip in the jet stream and that's going to funnel in cool are air. maybe a little unsettled with the clash of the air masses that canadian air mass and heat down to the south. 87 the two degree guar
really from baltimore city on east heading for the chesapeake good downpours of rain. we have been watching this moving along 70 heading towards 695. rainfall rates between 1 to perhaps 1 1/2 inches of rain. that's for the radar and middle river towards dundalk seeing pretty heavy rain at this hour. so certainly heavy rain in the forecast through the morning but watch that taper off during the mid-morning. 73 in town. dc at 75. easton at 75. and everything running along the cold frontal...
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and if you plan to have a few drinks baltimore city is looking to make sure you get home safely. how to get in touch with testimoniesy taxi straight -- tipsy taxi straight ahead. ahh, now that's a clean mouth. i wish i could keep it this way. [ dr. rahmany ] you see, even after a dental cleaning... but new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste can help. it not only reduces plaque... it's also clinically proven... to help keep plaque from coming back. plus, it works in these other areas dentists check most. ♪ new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste. life opens up when you do. for extra plaque protection try new crest pro-health clinical rinse. >>> now "good morning maryland." >> 5:55. this is the story of the day. a new effort to keep drunk drivers off the roads start in the bathroom. the state of michigan started handing out talkingure nall deoweddizeor cakes. >> what few drinks, maybe if a few too many do yourself andyone else a favor call a associate friend or cab. >> when men step up to thure nall they will be reminded to call a cab or friend. t
and if you plan to have a few drinks baltimore city is looking to make sure you get home safely. how to get in touch with testimoniesy taxi straight -- tipsy taxi straight ahead. ahh, now that's a clean mouth. i wish i could keep it this way. [ dr. rahmany ] you see, even after a dental cleaning... but new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste can help. it not only reduces plaque... it's also clinically proven... to help keep plaque from coming back. plus, it works in these other...
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baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. just giving them a place to stay. we are under a code red heat alert through today and health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat check on your senior citizens as well. make sure they are safe. you can log onto abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have information here and we have the address and telephone numbers for you so you know where to go. and that's all located on the home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> more crews are arriving in maryland bringing the total up to a level it was after hurricane irene last year. for a lot of people, that's not good enough. angela says she he lost power friday night along with her entire neighborhood in randallstown and can't remember how many times she says she called bge and they have told her her power might not be restored until the end of the week. >> basically, the response is they all must hav
baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. just giving them a place to stay. we are under a code red heat alert through today and health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat check on your senior citizens as well. make sure they are safe. you can log onto abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have information here and...
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baltimore city, we have the water main break, that's going to tie you up. police activity on the pairing parkway, that may tie you up. 695, beltway on the north side. let's go outside and look at the traffic camera, show you a shot. 695, baltimore national pike, all is well on the roads. that's going to be subject to change. 43 to 695, 95 to 83, an 11 minute ride. a check on traffic and weather in a little bit. opening ceremonies for the olympics four days away. if you are headed across the pond, some security tips you need to keep in mind.
baltimore city, we have the water main break, that's going to tie you up. police activity on the pairing parkway, that may tie you up. 695, beltway on the north side. let's go outside and look at the traffic camera, show you a shot. 695, baltimore national pike, all is well on the roads. that's going to be subject to change. 43 to 695, 95 to 83, an 11 minute ride. a check on traffic and weather in a little bit. opening ceremonies for the olympics four days away. if you are headed across the...
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. >> a few issues to talk about across baltimore city. we'll detail that coming up. we'll take you outside coming up after the break. hi parents, big year for spelling. here's what the kids will n-e-e-d. ♪ pens and markers, paper wide ruled. ♪ ♪ hoodies, sneakers, tape, sticks of glue.♪ ♪ large boxes pencils, highlighters. ♪ ♪ sneakers and t-shirts. ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeeeeans, yeah! ♪ ♪ notebooks and jeans! announcer: school takes a lot, target has it all. >>> and we know when they start to get into if upper 630s and 70s we're going to start feeling it. we have a heat advisory to talk about so let me show you the yateses under the heat advisory that goes into effect at lunchtime today. basically every area in the orange color. that expires at 8:00 this evening but it could be reissued as we go into tomorrow because we still will be dealing with heat and humidity. temperatures this morning, we have 70 degrees -- [ no audio ] >> charlie, on to you. >>> who could kidnap cal ripken jr.'s mother? abc2 new
. >> a few issues to talk about across baltimore city. we'll detail that coming up. we'll take you outside coming up after the break. hi parents, big year for spelling. here's what the kids will n-e-e-d. ♪ pens and markers, paper wide ruled. ♪ ♪ hoodies, sneakers, tape, sticks of glue.♪ ♪ large boxes pencils, highlighters. ♪ ♪ sneakers and t-shirts. ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeeeeans, yeah! ♪ ♪ notebooks and jeans! announcer:...
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city -- call center in baltimore, right now, at a 95% success rate and more crews coming into to help. joining me right now laquisha has been here 13 days. >> 7 straight days for the storm anxiousing phone calls. >> -- answering phone calls. >> reporter: how has ha been for you, taking the calls, i'm sure the frustration is taxing on you. >> we have to be empathetic and i lost my power so i can understand how they feel. >> reporter: when you're relate to go a customer is something you might tell them because the human element of what you're trying to do, but you're saying i'm in the same boat you are. >> that's the first thing i advise them, i'm out of my power as well, and they understand i'm in the same boat they are. >> reporter: are have you had a caller who was especially polite. >> we've will people call in and say hey, thank you, i see you guys are working this one lady didn't have the power on and she wanted to thank us for the hard work we've done. >> reporter: to the other side of the coin, have you had people who are unusual unhappy,. >> of course. but again, you have to un
city -- call center in baltimore, right now, at a 95% success rate and more crews coming into to help. joining me right now laquisha has been here 13 days. >> 7 straight days for the storm anxiousing phone calls. >> -- answering phone calls. >> reporter: how has ha been for you, taking the calls, i'm sure the frustration is taxing on you. >> we have to be empathetic and i lost my power so i can understand how they feel. >> reporter: when you're relate to go a...
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but there is a traffic alert in baltimore city. where you need to avoid if you are driving near johns hopkins mike masco has that coming up. and gambling at maryland live. your choice of where to put the coins in the slot electronic gaming and now they are getting bigger. lynette take it away. >> reporter: all right. the weekend is upon us and i will have that beach forecast coming up. mike. >> we have a few issues to talk about across baltimore city and will talk more about traffic on the other side of the break. >> foofty good morning maryland. >>> 6:45 good morning i am charley crowson. time for abc2 news to go and we begin with meteorologist lynette charles and you controlled yourself and ready to bring it down the center back to the weather. >> weather time. all right. let's talk weather. >> let's get food. >> i love food and chocolate, oh, yummy, yummy, yummy. the weather for for today 74 in fed ralsburg and -- federalsburg. and temperatures will soar going throughout the day. the clouds soaring this morning as well. nice sun
but there is a traffic alert in baltimore city. where you need to avoid if you are driving near johns hopkins mike masco has that coming up. and gambling at maryland live. your choice of where to put the coins in the slot electronic gaming and now they are getting bigger. lynette take it away. >> reporter: all right. the weekend is upon us and i will have that beach forecast coming up. mike. >> we have a few issues to talk about across baltimore city and will talk more about traffic...
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let's check traffic with baltimore city we are expecting continued delays this morning as light street is closed between east baltimore and lombard street. that's due to last week's water main break. also keeping an eye on long- term construction continuing on 895 northbound between route 2 and frank ford avenue because of bridge repairs and towards parts of 695 between route 1 and 59 minor construction. 695 live shot, pretty good looking commute. the drive times this morning again starting out pretty early. nice commute 23r 9 -- commute from 95 to 83 a 12-minute drive. another check on traffic and weather in a little bit. >>> breaking news at least 11 people are dead fog a -- following a crash in south texas. that happened in the town of goal add 100 -- goal goe lee add in -- goliad. all victims were in the same pickup truck. police are not saying how bad conditions are this morning. >>> it's 4:32. we are getting new information out of aurora colorado. that shooting that killed 12 and injured 58. james holmes sits in solitary confinement and the president arrived in colorado sunday of
let's check traffic with baltimore city we are expecting continued delays this morning as light street is closed between east baltimore and lombard street. that's due to last week's water main break. also keeping an eye on long- term construction continuing on 895 northbound between route 2 and frank ford avenue because of bridge repairs and towards parts of 695 between route 1 and 59 minor construction. 695 live shot, pretty good looking commute. the drive times this morning again starting out...
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before we get to that, 15 baltimore city schools have been closed as a result of the power outages. for other closures look at the bottom of your screen. >>> are we doing weather or traffic first? look at that rainbow. you are the ray of sunshine. >> a beautiful shot sunshine glistening off of the key bridge. this is encouraging news. we got sunshine to go to work. up to 90, it's lower humidity today. 72 in town. a very mild 80 degrees in dc. rain cooled 72 salisbury. the clouds are thinning out. last six hours showing the storms, violent storms moving through, tons of lightning in the city limits. we were talking about 1200 bolts of lighten in an hour. 93 degrees today. we will rinse and repeat, isolated chance of a shower or gusty thunderstorm. tonight, we are down to around 70 degrees, partly cloudy, the threat of a shower or storm does linger. a look at traffic this morning, 6:00, unfortunately we don't have good news for you. blocked 95 northbound at the fort mc henry tunnel. traffic redirected towards the left tube. this is going to be a mess. speeds are seeing reduced speeds
before we get to that, 15 baltimore city schools have been closed as a result of the power outages. for other closures look at the bottom of your screen. >>> are we doing weather or traffic first? look at that rainbow. you are the ray of sunshine. >> a beautiful shot sunshine glistening off of the key bridge. this is encouraging news. we got sunshine to go to work. up to 90, it's lower humidity today. 72 in town. a very mild 80 degrees in dc. rain cooled 72 salisbury. the clouds...
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that first fire broke out inside a home on roberts street in west baltimore. that was reported around 11:30. now the second fire also a two alarm job started at the ambassador theater on liberty heights around midnight. investigators aren't exactly sure what started the fire. the ambassador you see video in from overnight. >>> anne arundel county police on the scene right now of the overnight drowning it happened in brock lynn park. once again in anne arundel county. and abc2's sherrie johnson is here with all new information. >> reporter: charlie i've been in contact with anne arundel county police this morning. we have confirmed a 4-year-old child has drowned at a pool at a home in brooklyn park in anne arundel county. we have all new video of the scene. police tylotes child was found unresponsive in the pool at the home at 601 old riverside road. the call came in around 10:00 last night and the child was taken to harbor hospital and police are still investigating this case. officers spent most of the night scouring the area trying to figure out exactly what
that first fire broke out inside a home on roberts street in west baltimore. that was reported around 11:30. now the second fire also a two alarm job started at the ambassador theater on liberty heights around midnight. investigators aren't exactly sure what started the fire. the ambassador you see video in from overnight. >>> anne arundel county police on the scene right now of the overnight drowning it happened in brock lynn park. once again in anne arundel county. and abc2's sherrie...
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let's swing it around the area and again it's steady heavy rains around baltimore city. you go out towards the beltways and 70. columbia seeing pretty good down pours and out towards essex from 695 towards essex and the chesapeake is seeing good downpours of rain and north of town right around westminster still seeing some of the lightning bolts coming down and that's going to move towards the south and east. we have a flash flood warning in parts of frederick county and we will show you cooler temperatures coming up in a little bit guys.>> this week we will finally get some sort of reprieve from thestifling temperatures we have been experiencing. they blanketed much of the country and here in maryland it's been especially bad. this weekend temperatures in our area reached triple digits. making it uncomfortable anddownright dangerous. sherrie johnson joins with us more on what people are doing and those who fell victim to the heat. >> reporter: yes, finally a break from the heat we have learned so far in maryland, 13 people have died because of the extreme heat. that's a
let's swing it around the area and again it's steady heavy rains around baltimore city. you go out towards the beltways and 70. columbia seeing pretty good down pours and out towards essex from 695 towards essex and the chesapeake is seeing good downpours of rain and north of town right around westminster still seeing some of the lightning bolts coming down and that's going to move towards the south and east. we have a flash flood warning in parts of frederick county and we will show you cooler...
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. >>> coming up later this morning at the board of estimates, water officials here in baltimore city will ask about 30,000 dollars for emergency repairs. we can only assume megan it's to continue fixing the issue. three weeks out, more detours going into downtown baltimore in the inner harbor. and megan, a lot of people will be concerned because we have got festivals coming up this weekend. the o's are back in town next week and you have the general weekend traffic coming down to the inner harbor. >> we will have to keep on top of that. so many people head downtown baltimore for artscape which is this weekend. >>> looking at news around the nation, surveillance video he caught a motorized school -- caught a motorized scooter mishap. woman tried to take the up escalator despite the fact there was a lift just 50 feet away. you can see her tall back -- falling backwards on other passengers a subway worker pushed the escalator emergency stop button. it turns out the woman managed to walk a-- or the worker managed to back away from the incident. pretty amazing sight. >>> a man near pittsb
. >>> coming up later this morning at the board of estimates, water officials here in baltimore city will ask about 30,000 dollars for emergency repairs. we can only assume megan it's to continue fixing the issue. three weeks out, more detours going into downtown baltimore in the inner harbor. and megan, a lot of people will be concerned because we have got festivals coming up this weekend. the o's are back in town next week and you have the general weekend traffic coming down to the...
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city. here are the areas, talking about wilkins to the north, 195, 895, west of cherry hill and carol park on the east. dpw workers will check problems with the water main, since everyone's water is connected, people in the countys are asked to pay attention to how they use water. >> beginning this week, we will begin testing water systems adjustments, redirecting flows, which would last for 48 hours. this is to ensure that we can provide adequate supply of water for all of our customers when we begin repairs. we are calling on citizens to conserve water. >> reporter: by conserving water, they mean to ask you to use your water weisly, wisely. if you have to do the laundry or run the dishwasher, do that early in the morning or later at night. if you live in the city and lose your water, call 311 to report the problem. if you live in the county, 410- 396-5352. linda so, abc2 news. >>> today we may finds out what is next in the case in the man accused of killing his roommate and eating his org
city. here are the areas, talking about wilkins to the north, 195, 895, west of cherry hill and carol park on the east. dpw workers will check problems with the water main, since everyone's water is connected, people in the countys are asked to pay attention to how they use water. >> beginning this week, we will begin testing water systems adjustments, redirecting flows, which would last for 48 hours. this is to ensure that we can provide adequate supply of water for all of our customers...
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baltimore city, county, you are under that through the remainder of today. i will talk about when the heat wave will break, those details coming up. >>> if you are traveling through the tunnels this morning, construction does continue on 895, no delays. the northbound lanes of 895, clocking in at 58 miles per hour. 95, white marsh, no problems at route ro43, an easy ride in to the city. as we pull up drive times, no problems on the jfx. 11 minutes to downtown east fayette. 695 clear on the outer loop towards 95. that will tick you eleven minutes. eleven minutes from 95 up to 83. >>> breaking news come out of north baltimore, police are investigating a triple shooting. it happened near del reese park. linda so is live this morning from police headquarters with more on what happened. >> reporter: here is what we know so far, police say the shooting happened inside a house. one person is dead, two people taken to the hospital. police repond responded to 5508 at 1:30 when they got there they found two men and one mom shot. one man was taken to shock trauma. inve
baltimore city, county, you are under that through the remainder of today. i will talk about when the heat wave will break, those details coming up. >>> if you are traveling through the tunnels this morning, construction does continue on 895, no delays. the northbound lanes of 895, clocking in at 58 miles per hour. 95, white marsh, no problems at route ro43, an easy ride in to the city. as we pull up drive times, no problems on the jfx. 11 minutes to downtown east fayette. 695 clear on...
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this is a prevalent issue for the city of baltimore isn't it? >> it is. i never seen anything like it. i am from chicago originally and the only time we have seen water main breaks of this type of magnitude is on the extreme temperature change days. but, we have this here and we have another obvious leak around the corner and it's just very pref len. >> reporter: thanks so much for -- prevalent. >> reporter: thanks so much for that. they are working on a short and long-term plan towards correcting the problem. for the immediate needs that being your commute this morning, go to abc2news.com. we have all the detours and rerants routes and upload the a -- reroutes and upload the amount bc2 app on your device -- abc2 app on your device. we are live with what's going on as they continue to fix this and it's going to be a long time coming. >> that's a mess down there.traffic troubles downtown 11 years ago. this is the anniversary of this. the howard street tunnel fire and water main break shut baltimore down for almost a week. you couldn't park in the garages i
this is a prevalent issue for the city of baltimore isn't it? >> it is. i never seen anything like it. i am from chicago originally and the only time we have seen water main breaks of this type of magnitude is on the extreme temperature change days. but, we have this here and we have another obvious leak around the corner and it's just very pref len. >> reporter: thanks so much for -- prevalent. >> reporter: thanks so much for that. they are working on a short and long-term...
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three of the them from baltimore city and the fourth from montgomery city. cooling centers will be open and if you head to abc2news.com we have a list of the locations. >>> saying it is too earlier to blame bge for a slow response now that we are in day seven. pikesville one of the areas still without power and people who live there say they're getting very frustrated with bge. >> nobody is happy until all the power is back on but we don't at this point have the data to grade fairly the performance one weighter other. >> i think the pons is bad, no one -- the response is bad, no one can give you any answers and you're suffering. >> the idea of burying power lines does not seem to be going way. they have been calling on a pse to study it. power still a problem after a lot of storms hit the area and more than 30,000 people without power this morning. so this morning abc2 news is live at the bte call center where they have been getting an ear full. >> reporter: they have indeed. let's update the numbers we're down to 27,000, they have restored power to 3000 peo
three of the them from baltimore city and the fourth from montgomery city. cooling centers will be open and if you head to abc2news.com we have a list of the locations. >>> saying it is too earlier to blame bge for a slow response now that we are in day seven. pikesville one of the areas still without power and people who live there say they're getting very frustrated with bge. >> nobody is happy until all the power is back on but we don't at this point have the data to grade...
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. >> the city of baltimore continues to deal with water main break. i am hive with reports on what -- i am live with reports on what you need to know to get around the problem. >> a sailor sentenced. he learns his fate today. and on the run, a murder suspect reportedly tries to flee with a parked passenger jet and things go from bad to worst. first, staying cool. it's going to be the name of the game again. brace yourself for another scorcher for the 5th time this summer. we hit 100 degrees yesterday and we are expected to be well above the # 0s today. -- 90s today. good morning it's wednesday thanks for joining us i am megan prinko charley live but mike masco joins us. -- pringle, charlee live but mike masco joins us today. >> if we end and continue the stretch, we will be the hottest. let's talk weather and about yesterday. we hit 100. right now it's 81 degrees. not much of a drop in the temperatures to the overnight and we are continuing to see the temperatures that will soar this afternoon. let's look at temperatures right now. 81 degrees and we h
. >> the city of baltimore continues to deal with water main break. i am hive with reports on what -- i am live with reports on what you need to know to get around the problem. >> a sailor sentenced. he learns his fate today. and on the run, a murder suspect reportedly tries to flee with a parked passenger jet and things go from bad to worst. first, staying cool. it's going to be the name of the game again. brace yourself for another scorcher for the 5th time this summer. we hit 100...
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after last year's outbreak of violence you may remember baltimore city police say they do have a now plan in place to keep the peace. a perimeter fence a bike racks will circle inner harbor to control the crowds there. police will be watching visitors with cameras as well as helicopters. >> we wish that people were adult and would conduct themselves the right way that when -- but when they don't we will do our jobs. >> police expect more than 200,000 people to flood the inner harbor for the fireworks show. it's ten times the size a new year eve crowd. >> people brought chairs and tarps and anything to watch the 4th of july parade. people start planning well in advance. so don't expect a front row spot today. today people have been coping out those thor for weeks. after the parade there's going to be live music at 6:30. catonsville high school will perform and the fireworks show happens at 9. >> on the docket for today mount washington begins at 10 this morning, it will start the spring well and trail down wexford and parade in towson begins at 10:poo this morning on -- be 10:30 this
after last year's outbreak of violence you may remember baltimore city police say they do have a now plan in place to keep the peace. a perimeter fence a bike racks will circle inner harbor to control the crowds there. police will be watching visitors with cameras as well as helicopters. >> we wish that people were adult and would conduct themselves the right way that when -- but when they don't we will do our jobs. >> police expect more than 200,000 people to flood the inner harbor...
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truck 15 in east baltimore and squad 11 on the city's south side will be shut down permanently. the crews will be reassigned to other firehouses. fire chief jim clack says companying the company will prevent the rotating firehouse closures going on the past two years. all three companies were slated to close on july 1st but the city kept them open to respond to the storms that hit our area last week. linda so, abc2 news. >>> 5:32. today investigators will continue to look into the cause of a fire that killed a woman in her annapolis home. sherrie johnson is here with more on what fire investigators will be looking for today. >> reporter: investigators are trying to figure out the cause of the fire. the victim has not been identified but investigators say she was in her mid-50s. neighbors say she lived alone after her husband died. the 911 call came in about 10 sunday morning on a newport avenue in the arundel on the bay community. firefighters say the fire was so intense with flames shooting through the roof for 40 minutes, once inside, crews found the woman's body in her upstai
truck 15 in east baltimore and squad 11 on the city's south side will be shut down permanently. the crews will be reassigned to other firehouses. fire chief jim clack says companying the company will prevent the rotating firehouse closures going on the past two years. all three companies were slated to close on july 1st but the city kept them open to respond to the storms that hit our area last week. linda so, abc2 news. >>> 5:32. today investigators will continue to look into the...
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city who zoo get a chance to be a part of some summer program. and we really want our young people to excel and to -- when fall comes along to be on point in their grade. >> reporter: the four-week program allows 60 students to connect classroom skills to real world activities. today students are learning to make a healthy salad in a cooking class. by the looks of things, they're enjoying the lesson. >> i like cooking. we get to try out new things. >> we do activities and learn a lot. >> students also enjoy other classes like arts and crafts, sports and games. the students what they learn to become more productive with hands on experience. they're responsible in using both learning and real world skills. this shows how to use what they're learning to create a product which could be used on an open market. it's held during the school year. >> i like that we can learn all day and do lots of work. >> i like learning, learning about the eco system. >> so thanks to a program, these students are well on their way to becoming productive citizens in the
city who zoo get a chance to be a part of some summer program. and we really want our young people to excel and to -- when fall comes along to be on point in their grade. >> reporter: the four-week program allows 60 students to connect classroom skills to real world activities. today students are learning to make a healthy salad in a cooking class. by the looks of things, they're enjoying the lesson. >> i like cooking. we get to try out new things. >> we do activities and...
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we have a few problems in baltimore city. we are dealing with the repairs to the water main break. light street is shut down between baltimore and lombard street. you can use hopkins place as an alternate. east baltimore, a huge searching hole. so monument street will be closed between patterson park avenue and wolf street. no problems on 95 through white marsh. it will be clear as you head towards eastern avenue. and heading out to the harrisburg expressway, this is what it looks like in hunt valley at shawan road. nothing to get in your word towards 695. and this is what the beltway looks like in overly lea overrule -- over lea -- overlea. >>> five things to know before you head out the door this morning. new health care coverage for women takes effect tomorrow under the affordable care act. senator barbara mikulski isjoining democrats today to announce the plan. >> the rally at penn state in a parking lot there. a radio program hosting a rally to show support for the football players who decided to remain with the nittany lions amid the sanctions. >>> with the drought situation
we have a few problems in baltimore city. we are dealing with the repairs to the water main break. light street is shut down between baltimore and lombard street. you can use hopkins place as an alternate. east baltimore, a huge searching hole. so monument street will be closed between patterson park avenue and wolf street. no problems on 95 through white marsh. it will be clear as you head towards eastern avenue. and heading out to the harrisburg expressway, this is what it looks like in hunt...
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also new this morning firefighters in baltimore city were busy overnight two. two separate two alarm fires and video to show you. one affecting a historic site. came awfully close to the gas station. also this morning, a lifeguard fired for doing his job. what he did now has got other lifeguards calling him away from the scene. that story a lot of you talking about on facebook this morning. "good morning maryland." i'm charlie crowson. alongside mike masco. megan is out live this morning. >> she looks hot out there too. >> it's warm. >> but megan always looks great. >> you said it not me. >> i knew you'd run with that. >> you know we are right there. right there. >> another story by the way we're going to put on the facebook about the san diego fireworks last night. a whole 20 seconds of -- >> big bang rocket goes off. before i ever started. >> that's a good story. 79 degrees charlie. we're starting off very, very muggy and mild. take a look. and maryland's most powerful radar showing a few of the scattered showers and storms out near deep creek. we also had so
also new this morning firefighters in baltimore city were busy overnight two. two separate two alarm fires and video to show you. one affecting a historic site. came awfully close to the gas station. also this morning, a lifeguard fired for doing his job. what he did now has got other lifeguards calling him away from the scene. that story a lot of you talking about on facebook this morning. "good morning maryland." i'm charlie crowson. alongside mike masco. megan is out live this...
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we will take you to the city limits baltimore city again dealing with the issues on lomb board street and because of last week's water main breaks. certainly use all the terntive routes to avoid the area. outside we go, 695 ready good looking shot this morning in the drive times showing us conditions are look pretty good on the road. 95 to 83 a 12-minute commute. 795 and 695 to fort mchenry tunnel, about 8 minutes. more traffic and weather in less than 10. charley now over to you. >>> a developing story overnight as 11 people are dead following a pickup crash in texas 100 miles southeast of san antonio. all those injured were in the same ford f250. police are not telling us how bad the other people involved are. the case remains under investigation. 11 dead and just south of san antonio. >>> it's expect to be a emotional day in colorado as the man accused of going on a shooting rampage will make an appearance in court. police say james holmes opened fire during the opening of the dark knight rises early friday morning and sherrie johnson is standing by with all new information. it see
we will take you to the city limits baltimore city again dealing with the issues on lomb board street and because of last week's water main breaks. certainly use all the terntive routes to avoid the area. outside we go, 695 ready good looking shot this morning in the drive times showing us conditions are look pretty good on the road. 95 to 83 a 12-minute commute. 795 and 695 to fort mchenry tunnel, about 8 minutes. more traffic and weather in less than 10. charley now over to you. >>>...
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for more information on the book, head to our website right now at abc2news.com under the baltimore city section. >>> well, sum per time means -- summertime means more opportunities for your kids to play yod. >> and the jackson family turmoil continues. now who's in charge of watching michael's kids. [ female announcer ] letting her home be turned into a training facility? ♪ this olympian's mom has been doing it for years. she's got bounty. in this lab demo, one sheet of new bounty leaves this surface cleaner than two sheets of the leading ordinary brand. bounty has trap and lock technology to soak up big spills and lock them in. let the spills begin. p&g. proud sponsor of the olympic games. >>> a new study out of denmark shows a group of patients have a higher risk of heart attacks. patients over 60 years old were more than 25% more likely to have a heart attack within two weeks of surgery. six weeks after surgery, the risk of heart attack dropped. >>> summer is a great time for kids to get out and play. sometimes accidents happen. it's best to prevent injuries. the type of shoes your
for more information on the book, head to our website right now at abc2news.com under the baltimore city section. >>> well, sum per time means -- summertime means more opportunities for your kids to play yod. >> and the jackson family turmoil continues. now who's in charge of watching michael's kids. [ female announcer ] letting her home be turned into a training facility? ♪ this olympian's mom has been doing it for years. she's got bounty. in this lab demo, one sheet of new...
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most of the people are in baltimore city and in baltimore county. they are the biggest numbers without the power this morning. >>> our outage in d.c. left some riders hiking. take a look at the i video coming in. the green line train lost power monday after waiting in a hot car for another train to come rescue them for about 30 minutes the driver told passengers the rescue train lost power too. that's when people got out of the cars and started walking in the 90-degree heat. the passengers walking to the college park station and people there were concerned that the pregnant and elderly passengers they may be at risk but everyone arrived safely hat college park station. >>> meanwhile in joplin and tuscaloosa some of them are getting new homes. nine homes will be unveiled tomorrow and five in joplin, missouri and four in tuscaloosa, alabama. you'll recall both of those cities affected by major tornadoes last year. >>> news around the nation at least three florida lifeguards are now looking for new jobs after rescuing a drowning man. one of those lifeg
most of the people are in baltimore city and in baltimore county. they are the biggest numbers without the power this morning. >>> our outage in d.c. left some riders hiking. take a look at the i video coming in. the green line train lost power monday after waiting in a hot car for another train to come rescue them for about 30 minutes the driver told passengers the rescue train lost power too. that's when people got out of the cars and started walking in the 90-degree heat. the...
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city police expect a large crowd and say they are ready. last year a man was stabbed to death with a broken bottle on pier 5. and a 4-year-old a boy walking with his father was shot in the leg. this year, baltimore police say they have a new plan in place to make sure it's safe for people to come and celebrate the 4th at the inner harbor. they will use a perimeter fence made of up of bike racks and enclosing the area to control the crowd. and they will watch the crowds in realtime using city watch cameras and fox trot. >> we don't want anyone get being hurt. we don't -- we don't want to see that page come across last year for that innocent #-year- old kid. -- 4-year-old kid. that's ridiculous. yeah we wish that people were adult and would conduct themselves the right way. >> now police expect more than 200,000 people to flood the haror for the fireworks -- harbor for the fireworks show. and for everything you and your family need to know for the 4th of july head to abc2news.com and we have got a 4th of july guide on the spotlight section wi
city police expect a large crowd and say they are ready. last year a man was stabbed to death with a broken bottle on pier 5. and a 4-year-old a boy walking with his father was shot in the leg. this year, baltimore police say they have a new plan in place to make sure it's safe for people to come and celebrate the 4th at the inner harbor. they will use a perimeter fence made of up of bike racks and enclosing the area to control the crowd. and they will watch the crowds in realtime using city...
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now if you are in baltimore city another accident. it's going to be right on west baltimore street at mount street. and heavy delays down in the inner harbor that's all due to the water main break. light street is shut down that's right between baltimore streetling and lombard street. definitely use mass transit if you can or always stick with hopkins place or fayette street. there's a detour if place but do -- detour in place but do allow yourself some extra time. the outer loop will remaybe that way down to route 40 and here's the beltway looking like in overly at bel air road. the outer loop also picking up up towards loch raven boulevard but fortunate no knobs down -- problems down to 95. if you want a chance to win a $600 gas gift card. go to my facebook page. >>> who wouldn't love to hit the day spa with your pets? sometimes the tags and cats they -- dogs is cats they need r&r. >> they work so hard in the home. best friends forever. get it fur ever. they are the doggie day care and overnight resort and they open august 1st. cock
now if you are in baltimore city another accident. it's going to be right on west baltimore street at mount street. and heavy delays down in the inner harbor that's all due to the water main break. light street is shut down that's right between baltimore streetling and lombard street. definitely use mass transit if you can or always stick with hopkins place or fayette street. there's a detour if place but do -- detour in place but do allow yourself some extra time. the outer loop will remaybe...
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if approve the monies would first go to baltimore city, then calvert charles and kent and montgomery and st. mary's counties. other counties could be added a bit later. >>> time for check on our weather. and it's dry. >> it is dry. you are talking about st. mary and and calvert county they are getting hit with storms. good news we need the rain especially along the eastern shore but we are not getting any. and that's what i don't like to see. going into the afternoon we have that chance. as long as we have the chance that's a good thing. see the big picture and nasty thunderstorms firing up in alabama. showers and thunderstorms dropping through michigan and heading into indian ohio. look what we are watching. showers and thunderstorms off along the coast this morning. and this little system could ride up the coast and make that turn inward. we are watching that because it could bring us much need rain as we go through time. we will see how that goes but for right now this is what we are looking at. showers and thunderstorms around dore chest erin calvert county and ocean city get get
if approve the monies would first go to baltimore city, then calvert charles and kent and montgomery and st. mary's counties. other counties could be added a bit later. >>> time for check on our weather. and it's dry. >> it is dry. you are talking about st. mary and and calvert county they are getting hit with storms. good news we need the rain especially along the eastern shore but we are not getting any. and that's what i don't like to see. going into the afternoon we have that...
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we have just made the 5 of the 700 reports across the area, hartford, to baltimore city. i got to facebook message in rosedale with war zone like conditions. just impressive stuff. take a look at the pictures we got in. powerlines are down and as we head towards chester town, both toppled with wind 70 miles an hour from michael. just impressive pictures. send those pictures to facebook. here's what's going on guys. we're kind of sandwiched between two weather events. dallas warning in norfolk and virginia beach. this is going to be a dangerous storm event from detroit back towards cincinnati and columbus. does it make into the baltimore viewing area? once again, we'll answer that coming up. >>> millions are frustrated. we know you had it up to here with sweating. abc 2 news cheryl connor with a family. >> reporter: there's no cleaning up the storm at the brian house in edgewater. an accident that police say can only be blamed on matter nature took their son kevin life. >> you would have never thought you driving down the road a tree falls on you and kill you. >> report
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but overnight baltimore city police hard at work on two separate two alarm fires in the city. both of them right around midnight. the first called in at 11:30. the second called in at the stroke after 12:00. and abc2 news' sherrie johnson has more on the fire at one of historic sites got a number of people worried. >> reporter: that's right charlie you know we have all new reaction and video this morning for you. abc2 news was the first on the scene in the overnight fire in northwest baltimore inside the old ambassador theatre. this is what the scene looked lightning a little before 1:00 this morning. here on liberty heights avenue. authorities say the fire broke out around midnight and now investigators have not sure -- are not sure what caused the fire exactly but crews had it under control in about 30 minutes. the ambassador theatre hear not been movie theater since 1968 and served as a church in recent years and also the sister theater of the theater if baltimore. it sits next to a gas station and had some witnesses nearby concerned after they saw flames shooting from the
but overnight baltimore city police hard at work on two separate two alarm fires in the city. both of them right around midnight. the first called in at 11:30. the second called in at the stroke after 12:00. and abc2 news' sherrie johnson has more on the fire at one of historic sites got a number of people worried. >> reporter: that's right charlie you know we have all new reaction and video this morning for you. abc2 news was the first on the scene in the overnight fire in northwest...
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as of today, truck 15 in east baltimore and squad 11 on the city's south side will be shut down permanently. their crews will be reassigned to other firehouses. fire chief jim clack says cutting the companies will prevent rotating firehouse closures going on for the past two years. now all three fire companies were slated to close on july 1st but the city kept them open to respond to the storms that hit our area last week. linda so, abc2 news. >>> 40 people in laurel are wake up in other homes after fires swept through the apartment building. sunday morning, people living on tiger lily path were told to get out of the smoke from the third floor window. look at this video. part of the building collapsed. two firefighters suffered minor injuries including one being overcome by the heat. red cross is helping those displaced families get back on the feet. >>> most helpless feeling for a neighbor a home catches fire and so involved they couldn't do anything to safe person. >> a woman died in her home before anyone could save her. sherrie johnson is here with more on what fire investigators are g
as of today, truck 15 in east baltimore and squad 11 on the city's south side will be shut down permanently. their crews will be reassigned to other firehouses. fire chief jim clack says cutting the companies will prevent rotating firehouse closures going on for the past two years. now all three fire companies were slated to close on july 1st but the city kept them open to respond to the storms that hit our area last week. linda so, abc2 news. >>> 40 people in laurel are wake up in...
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county, that's the big number. 14,000 in baltimore city and no power means no air-conditioning and with the heat it is downright miserable. megan pringle is out live at one neighborhood in baltimore county and we're being told now the power isn't coming back on until late into the weekend but some people they've got their power back megan? >> reporter: some people woke up with power this morning charlie. now if you walk around the naked you can see a lot of scars from the deadly storms that happened last week. for example take a look at this tree. you can see -- it fell on this fence. felt on some power lines and that's the problem for this neighborhood. that's why a lot of people don't have power yet but take a look. crews are working on it. you can see that's ron up there with bge, he's been on the job for a couple of years and says -- [ indiscernible ] 16 hour shifts and as you know, it's hot. so it's not only hot for the crews working out here but also for the people who don't have power. and i know that people who don't have power -- [ indiscernible ] >> all right, we've got some t
county, that's the big number. 14,000 in baltimore city and no power means no air-conditioning and with the heat it is downright miserable. megan pringle is out live at one neighborhood in baltimore county and we're being told now the power isn't coming back on until late into the weekend but some people they've got their power back megan? >> reporter: some people woke up with power this morning charlie. now if you walk around the naked you can see a lot of scars from the deadly storms...
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also watching baltimore city this morning, continuing to see delays as you make your way downtown again lombard light street affected in addition to fleet street and caroline and bomb street due to the water main break from last week. >>> beautiful shot. 43. things are smooth sailing. the drive times look like this. 695 downtown. a 12 minute ride. 795to 95, 13 minutes and 12 34eu7b9s from 95 to 83. -- 12 minute from 95 to # 3. charley back to you>>> back to developing story we have been following. at least 11 people are dead after a pickup truck left a highway crashing into a tree in southeastern texas. this happened last night in near goliad, about 100 miles southeast of san atono. all victims were in the same f- 250 forward pickup and another 12 people were hurt. some of them have life- threatening injuries. well as the man who is accused of going on a shooting rampage inside a colorado theater, prepares to head to court, the national debate over gun control is intensifying. scripps investigative unit went undercover in virginia to buy a type of high capacity gun clip that can hold up
also watching baltimore city this morning, continuing to see delays as you make your way downtown again lombard light street affected in addition to fleet street and caroline and bomb street due to the water main break from last week. >>> beautiful shot. 43. things are smooth sailing. the drive times look like this. 695 downtown. a 12 minute ride. 795to 95, 13 minutes and 12 34eu7b9s from 95 to 83. -- 12 minute from 95 to # 3. charley back to you>>> back to developing story we...
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mass transit is highly recommend ld if you are heading into the city this morning. if not go to hopkins place or even fayette street. a car crashed into the woods in anne arundel county right along the southbound lanes of route 295 right at route 100. in howard county this is what interstate 70 looks
mass transit is highly recommend ld if you are heading into the city this morning. if not go to hopkins place or even fayette street. a car crashed into the woods in anne arundel county right along the southbound lanes of route 295 right at route 100. in howard county this is what interstate 70 looks
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baltimore mayor passed out ice in a community trying to help in the heat. the community action program will operate five centers around the city, the centers will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., each will have cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will offer 6 additional centers on a code red heat alert day. the health department recommends that you remember to drink plenty of water or juice. avoid alcohol and caffeine, wear light colored clothing. remember to check on senior citizens and you can call 311 with a heat related medical emergency and log on to abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers. that story is listed on the home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> in the midst of the weather, news to help you cool down, july is national ice cream month and a good excuse to head to the nearest ice cream shop to help clear down. today 42 baltimore county public scales will be closed -- schools will be closed. teachers are already in the classrooms. the last time there were this many schools c
baltimore mayor passed out ice in a community trying to help in the heat. the community action program will operate five centers around the city, the centers will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., each will have cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will offer 6 additional centers on a code red heat alert day. the health department recommends that you remember to drink plenty of water or juice. avoid alcohol and caffeine, wear light colored...
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. >>> september 11th is a day that evokes emotion in all of us and today members of the baltimore city fire department will do their part to help us remember. what they're going to do is walk up 110 flights of stairs to remember the victims of those attacks. the reason why it's 110 flights of stairs, that's the same number of floors at the world trade center towers, each climber is going to carry a photograph of a firefighter who fied in the attack -- tied in the attack. >>> come november you will decide the fate of the dream act. it offers in-state tuition prices to children of illegal immigrants. this afternoon supporter are going to be marching through the fells point and through the inner harbor asking for equal rights for the children of illegal immigrants. >>> you have your chance to give the input on the proposed new wal-mart in bel air at the intersection of plum tree road and 924. you can ask questions and the meeting is scheduled at the patterson mill middle and high school. it starts at 6:30. you can speak with the developers and give them your thoughts, some people wholy by
. >>> september 11th is a day that evokes emotion in all of us and today members of the baltimore city fire department will do their part to help us remember. what they're going to do is walk up 110 flights of stairs to remember the victims of those attacks. the reason why it's 110 flights of stairs, that's the same number of floors at the world trade center towers, each climber is going to carry a photograph of a firefighter who fied in the attack -- tied in the attack. >>>...
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among the massive crowds were also a lot of baltimore city police officers. their job was to keep people safe and they seem to have done that. >> fire works. >> hundred s of thousands of eyes if i can ated on the -- fixated on the sky over the inner harbor as fire works lit up this night this independence day. >> that was a big one. >> when i see my little kids watching it, it brings back memory. to see them happy makes me happy. >> the massive have crowds only adding to the -- massive crowds are only adding to the excitement. mixed in with the clusters of people were hundreds of baltimore city police officers. their job was to keep this celebration violence free. last year's 4th of july saw a man stabbed to death and a 4-year-old hit by a stray bullet. >> they are using different tactics to keep things safe. police are using a new way to deploy officers. all are in uniform to make sure their presence is known. wsz -- we not only have the ground forces, but aerial support. >> they took what happened last year very seriously. >> for many 4th of july at the inn
among the massive crowds were also a lot of baltimore city police officers. their job was to keep people safe and they seem to have done that. >> fire works. >> hundred s of thousands of eyes if i can ated on the -- fixated on the sky over the inner harbor as fire works lit up this night this independence day. >> that was a big one. >> when i see my little kids watching it, it brings back memory. to see them happy makes me happy. >> the massive have crowds only...
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. >>> downtown baltimore will be buzzing with thousands of people ready to celebrate independence day. and they will be doing it with a fireworks display but city ofixes say they have been -- officials say they have been working all week to prepare for the large number of people. >> to not have a repeat of last year sherrie johnson is here on what's being done to keep 2000,000 -- 200,000 people. >> reporter: tonight is the huge night for the fireworks display. city police are expecting a large crowd for the festivities and they say they are ready. after the celebration last year, a man was stabbed to death with a broken bottle on pier 5 and a 4-year-old boy walking with his father was shot in the leg. this year, baltimore police say they have a new plan in place to make sure it is safe for people to come and celebrate the 4th at the inner harbor. they will use a perimeter fence made up of bike racks about waist high and closing the inner harbor air yo to control the crowd and they will watch the crowds in realtime using city watch cameras and fox trots. >> we wish people would be adul
. >>> downtown baltimore will be buzzing with thousands of people ready to celebrate independence day. and they will be doing it with a fireworks display but city ofixes say they have been -- officials say they have been working all week to prepare for the large number of people. >> to not have a repeat of last year sherrie johnson is here on what's being done to keep 2000,000 -- 200,000 people. >> reporter: tonight is the huge night for the fireworks display. city police...
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but not those particular areas in the northeast corner and also ocean city with a pretty big storm at the moment. this is the other story, isn't it? the humidity has come up. air temperatures are actually 10 to 15 degrees cooler than this time yesterday. with the humidity it feels almost as hot. heat index, nothing to play with. 90s the rest of the evening. we'll see temperatures fall to the 80s and 70s overnight but it's still going to be hot tomorrow. still the chance for more storms tomorrow. will we see any change for the weekend? we'll talk about it. >> thank you. >>> it is expected to be the biggest hit of the summer. tonight "the dark knight rises" on to the big screen in theaters all over the country. the biggest batman fan charley crowson is at the rotunda gearing up for the caped crusader. i can't wait to hear your review. i'm going to see it this weekend. >> reporter: i think rosy may give me a run for biggest fan. >> it's close. >> reporter: we're live on 40th street getting ready for premiere of "the dark knight rises." this has been anticipated for more than a year now.
but not those particular areas in the northeast corner and also ocean city with a pretty big storm at the moment. this is the other story, isn't it? the humidity has come up. air temperatures are actually 10 to 15 degrees cooler than this time yesterday. with the humidity it feels almost as hot. heat index, nothing to play with. 90s the rest of the evening. we'll see temperatures fall to the 80s and 70s overnight but it's still going to be hot tomorrow. still the chance for more storms...
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right now temperatures coming in around 75 degrees ocean city. a great place to go to cool down a bit. 75 now in baltimore, 77 philly and new york. altuna, seeing 7s. not picking up on a lot in terms of the wet weather. you have to go towards the west and north in to indiana, they are dealing with showers and thunderstorms moving in to the picture, the cold front will move to the south. showers and thunderstorms in to the afternoon as well. high pressure pumping in the heat and humidity for today. he is the chance for scattered showers as we go in to the afternoon. commute home could be on the wet side. not everybody is going to get wet. scattered showers in nature if it happens. for today, i'm going with around 94 degrees, low to mid- 90s. that's well above average, we will do it too many. it won't be as wham. more seasonable and this is a look at your forecast for tonight if u heading to the game. a thunderstorm is possible. now a check of the traffic with mike masco. >>> good morning. let's get you to the roads. 695, that's where we find a tro
right now temperatures coming in around 75 degrees ocean city. a great place to go to cool down a bit. 75 now in baltimore, 77 philly and new york. altuna, seeing 7s. not picking up on a lot in terms of the wet weather. you have to go towards the west and north in to indiana, they are dealing with showers and thunderstorms moving in to the picture, the cold front will move to the south. showers and thunderstorms in to the afternoon as well. high pressure pumping in the heat and humidity for...
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. >>> breaking news in baltimore city, there is a house fire onlinwood at fayette street. if you are traveling in the area, stick with lakewood as your alternate route. no problems to tell you about on 95, nice and clear, heading towards 495, towards the tunnel. harrisburg expressway, hunt valley, everything up to speed. once you get onto the beltway, here is what it looks like. bel air, 11 minutes from 95 to 83. that's a look at your abc 2 time saver traffic. >>> new video of angry passengers at an airport in dallas, texas. they had to make an emergency landing after a cease disruption on their flight. ñ' >>> five things you need to know on this tuesday morning. leaders from maryland food bank and at&t will open a new network enhancing connectivity, allowing the staff to be in contact with one another throughout the workday. >>> stephanie rawlings blake is joining notre dame helping kick off the national cancer prevention study, the american cancer society is looking for volunteers to help researchers understand the genetic environmental and lifestyle factors that cause
. >>> breaking news in baltimore city, there is a house fire onlinwood at fayette street. if you are traveling in the area, stick with lakewood as your alternate route. no problems to tell you about on 95, nice and clear, heading towards 495, towards the tunnel. harrisburg expressway, hunt valley, everything up to speed. once you get onto the beltway, here is what it looks like. bel air, 11 minutes from 95 to 83. that's a look at your abc 2 time saver traffic. >>> new video of...